Veterans Disability Attorney & Appeals Strategist

Southwest Law Firm; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Southwest Law Firm in Glendale, Arizona, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its Veterans disability practice. This position emphasizes legal writing and case analysis while managing a high-volume workload with attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, be licensed to practice law, and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. The firm offers benefits like 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admission to the state bar is required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review VA Rating Decision Letters and identify appeal opportunities.
• Draft legal briefs and arguments for Supplemental Claims and Higher‑Level Reviews.
• Collaborate with Appeals Team on case strategy.
• Ensure accuracy in all legal documents prior to submission.
• Meet turnaround time expectations for assigned cases.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Monday.com

SharePoint

VBMS

Job description

Southwest Law Firm in Glendale, Arizona, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its Veterans disability practice. This position emphasizes legal writing and case analysis while managing a high-volume workload with attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, be licensed to practice law, and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. The firm offers benefits like 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.